In the first episode, after a particular rough 3 on 3 pickup basketball game from character Ricky Jerrett (who plays a Patriots wide receiver) main character Spencer Strasmore (Johnson) says. "It makes sense why you are playing like Draymond Green out there," Strasmore said. less

In the first episode, after a particular rough 3 on 3 pickup basketball game from character Ricky Jerrett (who plays a Patriots wide receiver) main character Spencer Strasmore (Johnson) says. "It makes sense ... more

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Steph Curry makes a cameo with his wife Ayesha in episode one, saying he will dine with Strasmore, who wants Curry to be a part of his burgeoning sports business. Strasmore greets Curry by saying, "Steph, how's the baby-faced assassin?" To which Curry retorts, "Spency Spence, Spency Boo." Curry might want to consider a little more script control. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) less

Steph Curry makes a cameo with his wife Ayesha in episode one, saying he will dine with Strasmore, who wants Curry to be a part of his burgeoning sports business. Strasmore greets Curry by saying, "Steph, ... more

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Curry sets up a dinner with Strasmore, and then breaks the engagement, which doesn't seem like a Steph Curry move.

Curry sets up a dinner with Strasmore, and then breaks the engagement, which doesn't seem like a Steph Curry move.

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The show, however, saved their real shot for the 49ers. When Strasmore visits Oakland, and former Raiders great Tim Brown about moving to Las Vegas, Brown said the organization wants to keep the move quiet. Brown, who plays himself, says, "We want to stay under the radar, not like the 49ers, leaking every piece of information they get. What happens in the building stays in the building." Ouch. less

The show, however, saved their real shot for the 49ers. When Strasmore visits Oakland, and former Raiders great Tim Brown about moving to Las Vegas, Brown said the organization wants to keep the move quiet. ... more

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The show also filmed a few scenes at the Raiders' team facility, including their weight room. (Raiders.com)

The show also filmed a few scenes at the Raiders' team facility, including their weight room. (Raiders.com)

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Continuing with the Raiders theme, there was a reference to famous flameout Oakland quarterback JaMarcus Russell, who was called a "busted-(blank) quarterback" on the show.

Continuing with the Raiders theme, there was a reference to famous flameout Oakland quarterback JaMarcus Russell, who was called a "busted-(blank) quarterback" on the show.

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HBO show 'Ballers' keeps poking fun at Bay Area teams, athletes

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The hit show “Ballers” on HBO follows Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as a former NFL player who becomes a player agent. Often on the show, famous athletes make cameos. And this season, Bay Area athletes and themes figured prominently. One central thrust of this season’s show is moving a certain East Bay NFL franchise to Las Vegas, as painful as that is for Raiders fans.